A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4208602 Details
Epoch: 194 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4210533 epoch_slot_no: 20133 block_no: 4208425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3596 time: 2020-05-25 13:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7db2d758185cda2c7ee2acd5599cefe2a833779f59f25e66e80815a47a6ff8eBlock Operator
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